Three “inspiring and dedicated finalists” are in the running for the prize, which will be presented during next month’s London Vet Show.

Having appointed a new environment secretary, Rishi Sunak has been urged to prioritise animal welfare legislation on his first full day in the job.

Officials told delegates at BCVA Congress they aim to have a viable jab for use on cattle by 2025.

Peter Shergold, Cats Protection’s head of field operations, concerned by rapid increase in number of  owners buying cats online and fewer adopting from rescues.

Three in 10 respondents to the association’s latest professionals’ survey said they knew of clinics that appeared to be operating without any veterinary input at all.

Unwanted clothes can make a big difference thanks to a new scheme launched at a veterinary practice in Berwick-upon-Tweed.

Society of Greyhound Veterinarians' Michael Watts fears thousands of dogs could face being euthanised if a campaign for the abolition of UK greyhound racing succeeds.

The role of the farm vet has “increasing relevance in today’s world”, Colin Mason said in his first comments after taking up the position.

Pragmatic treatment options need to be found for owners struggling with the cost of living crisis, the VMG’s president says.

Delegates have been urged to get behind the ongoing Animal Health and Welfare Pathway project on the first day of the annual gathering in Birmingham.

Bosses say they had no choice but to shut The Mobile Vet practice on the Isle of Wight following the loss of out-of-hours cover, but an online petition has accused its owner of taking the “easy way out”.

Critics of the continuing cull intended to combat bTB have demanded officials call a halt to the “shocking” situation.

The BVA president has warned plans to only guarantee energy price support through the winter could force owners into “difficult decisions”.

A puma with a debilitating arthritic condition underwent life-saving surgery in his enclosure.

The Cats and Their Stats Report 2022, released by Cats Protection, also indicated much greater reluctance to visit a vet among owners already worried about other living costs.

The British Equestrian Trade Association has announced the finalists in its Equine Thesis of the Year award ahead of the prize presentation later this month.

Professionals are being urged to put forward peers who they think deserve recognition for outstanding work in the field.

More than 30 new cases have been recorded so far this month and officials say stricter measures are needed now as the risk grows through winter.

BVA president warns the veterinary sector is already feeling the effects of the continuing economic crisis.

Funding for the group, which was moved from Afghanistan to Pakistan, runs out this weekend and it is feared they could be deported back without urgent steps being taken.

The boss of a Wiltshire veterinary hospital is stepping down after a career spanning four decades.

The programme has been launched to mark Black History Month and aims to increase the diversity of perspectives represented in the professions.

Places at the event in Manchester next spring are now available, with organisers offering more flexible ticket options this time around.

A former village shop has been re-developed and expanded to care for animals in Weeley.

Giveaways are making way for donations to Wildlife Vets International during next month’s event.

Justine Shotton delivered the stark message during the organisation’s annual members day in Cambridge, before her successor, Malcolm Morley, urged the profession to strive for “positive change”.

Stricter measures will be in place in Norfolk, Suffolk and parts of Essex amid a further rise in cases.